Siga, Siga … Sailing the Greek Islands

Siga, Siga … Sailing the Greek Islands

by on June 29, 2012 in Destination, Reflection

Sailing the Greek Islands was the trip that truly set Stay Adventurous in motion. Below are the words I penned (or typed actually) as my first ever published travel story describing the trip. The site where it was published years ago, realhoboken, is no longer live, so I took the liberty to add the story […]

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Sunset Sunday – A Sunset Sail in the Greek Isles

Sunset Sunday – A Sunset Sail in the Greek Isles

by on June 24, 2012 in Sunset Sunday

When people think of sailing the Greek Isles, most dream of whitewashed buildings, an arid island landscape, and the clear crystal blue waters of the Aegean Sea. It is a paradise most travelers yearn to visit. I know I do. But my sail through the Greek Islands was on the western side of the country. […]

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Painting for Pleasure with Scottish Artist Hazel Campbell

Painting for Pleasure with Scottish Artist Hazel Campbell

by on June 22, 2012 in Events, Reflection

To celebrate the “Year of Creative” in Scotland artist Hazel Campbell came to New York during Scotweek this past April. The well known landscape painter from the beautiful southwest countryside of Dumfries and Galloway has a long history of producing great artwork. Our afternoon was no exception. Hazel spoke to the few invited guests in the […]

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Sunset Sunday – Sunset at Keystone Resort, Colorado

Sunset Sunday – Sunset at Keystone Resort, Colorado

by on June 17, 2012 in Sunset Sunday

The horizon seemed to brighten and I knew the moment arrived. I put down my drink, grabbed my camera and started to walk up a snowless ski trail to the top of the mountain. I left the Taste of Vail event located at 11,444 feet behind to climb up even further.  And it took time […]

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Get Adventurous in the Lake District

Get Adventurous in the Lake District

by on June 14, 2012 in Guest Post

The Lake District is a fantastic destination for all adrenaline junkies out there. As well as the classic pastimes like walking and sightseeing, the Lake District provides a beautiful backdrop for lots of different types of adventure trips. Here are some ideas to get you started: Waterskiing on Lake Windermere Make the most of the […]

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The Timeshare Option – Should You Buy a Timeshare?

The Timeshare Option – Should You Buy a Timeshare?

by on June 13, 2012 in Featured, Mexico Travel, Where to Stay?

The more I travel to Mexico, the more I notice the timeshare or vacation ownership option continues to be popular. So on one trip I decided to ask myself,  “Should I buy a timeshare?” I understand the basic concept. One purchases “time,” a set number of days (one week or two) at a resort (or […]

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Sunset Sunday – Sunset in Newport, Rhode Island

Sunset Sunday – Sunset in Newport, Rhode Island

by on June 10, 2012 in Guest Post, Sunset Sunday

Newport, Rhode Island is synonymous with sailing. Luckily for the local sailors, the harbor where most boats are docked or moored is the scene of some of the best sunsets in town. Most superstitious boaters believe the adage: “Red sky at night, sailors delight. Red sky at dawn, sailors take warn.” Take a gander at […]

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Participate in the June 11th MexChat and Win 2 Nights in Loreto

Participate in the June 11th MexChat and Win 2 Nights in Loreto

by on June 4, 2012 in Mexico Travel, Travel Contest

The monthly twitter chat on Mexico, #MexChat, is once again offering a prize. If you participate on June 11th (1pm ET / 10am PT) by sending a tweet you automatically become eligible to win 2 nights in Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico. And this time, it is not just one winner but two different winners. […]

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